4 Questions to Ask When You’ve Lost Your Way
A number of years ago, I flew into Los Angeles, rented a car, and plugged my destination’s street address into my GPS. But soon thereafter, I found that I was in a very rough area in downtown LA. I was lost. I asked myself, “Where am I, and how did I get here?” I then […]
5 Consequences of Valuing Image Over Identity
One of the saddest parts of social media today is how teenagers and young adults think about it. For most, it’s no longer a fun way to connect with friends. Now it’s all about presenting themselves as brands. They want their social media “persona” to be marketable, consumable, able to hook a crowd of followers. […]
3 Ways to Win the Battle for Your Mind
Your single greatest asset, according to Rick Warren, is not your net worth or your network—it’s your mind. Warren has written about the battle for your mind and it has stuck with me. He talks about an invisible war that’s always taking place when you’re trying to learn how to control your mind. This battle […]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself in Pursuit of Excellence
My friend Danny Rohrdanz once said to me, “Actions speak louder than words, but attitudes speak much louder than actions.” Isn’t that true? Attitudes are critical in every facet of our lives—at work, at home, and in public. Our attitudes can determine whether we have success or failure. And if you want to achieve excellence, you’ll […]
5 Things to Do When Your Marriage Feels Boring
Remember when you first got married? Everything was new and exciting, and your relationship was full of fun and connection. Conversations just clicked and flowed naturally. Somewhere along the way, life happened and the new became not so new, and the exciting became less exciting. Before you knew it, you felt like you had a […]
4 Things Couples Do That Lead to Short Marriages
We live in a world where you can get divorced for almost any reason. For couples who are struggling, marriage may seem hopeless amid constant arguing and brokenness. However, you can have a better marriage—maybe one stronger than you’ve seen to date. But it will take work. It takes considering the seemingly small things that […]
4 Comments Husbands Make That Offend Wives
Susan and I have been married for over 30 years and unfortunately, she knows what it’s like to hear hurtful words from a husband. We’ve had our share of arguments and miscommunications. I’ve been known to say the right thing at the right time. But I’ve also been known to say the wrong thing at […]
4 Ways I’ve Grown From Listening to Critical Feedback
Ken Blanchard said, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” I’ve learned from experience that feedback helps you grow. The people who grow often do so because they seek honest feedback from those around them. Whether in business, ministry, or any leadership role, how do you handle feedback? In my experience, feedback isn’t always easy to […]
5 Things to Leave Out of a Fight With Your Spouse
We’ve all said things we didn’t mean during arguments with our spouses, things you should never say in an argument. But we don’t always have to walk away from fights regretting what we’ve said. It’s normal to argue in marriage, but there’s a better way to do it. When arguing as a couple, we know […]
